Yamagata Wyverns vs Kobe Storks, Japan B2 League, Today Match Prediction
Yamagata Wyverns
Kobe Storks
Can Yamagata script a breakthrough home victory against the Kobe Storks?
- Yamagata are shooting 41.6% from the floor and 28.6% from the three-point line.
- Kobe are averaging 88 points and allowing 74.4 points per game.
- Storks hold a 7-3 advantage against Yamagata in the last ten meetings.
Kobe Storks to win and cover the spread (-20.5).
| Tournament: | Japan B2 League |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App |
| Venue: | Yamagata Prefectural Sports Park |
| Tip Off: | 11:35:00 |
Yamagata Wyverns vs Kobe Storks Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.63 | 1.74 |
Yamagata Wyverns vs Kobe Storks Match Prediction & Analysis
Yamagata will play host to Kobe in the first of a two-game set in the Japanese B League Two. Kobe head into this contest on the back of a league-leading run, while Yamagata, currently on a three-game winning streak, look to get a momentum victory.
Current Standings: Yamagata currently stand in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with a 15-43 record, while Kobe are in first place in the Western Conference with a 53-5 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Kobe won three of the last five head-to-head matches played against Yamagata, scoring 83 points per game and allowing 76 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Yamagata and Kobe is 159.
Yamagata Wyverns vs Kobe Storks Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Bell | 15.9 | 6.2 | 4.2 | 1.2/0.4 |
| Yoeli Childs | 21.1 | 11.2 | 3.2 | 1.3/0.6 |
Teams Preview
Yamagata Wyverns Preview
Yamagata made a comeback after that defeat to Aomiri in the first of a two-game set. They secured consecutive victories in the league. They are coming off a comprehensive victory over Shizuoka in the first encounter. The Wyverns recently snapped a three-game losing skid. The Wyverns are 3-4 through the last seven games. They previously went on a 14-game losing skid so current form gives them a bonus feeling.
The Wyverns will now stay home for the second of a two-game set against Shizuoka. Meanwhile, they are already from the playoffs. Yamagata now improved to 14-43 in the Eastern Conference. They are the third team to lose 40 games in the ongoing season. Yamagata are allowing 83.4 points in the regular season which is third-highest by any team. Yamagata have gone 10-17 at home this season.
The visitors were shooting 36% from the floor and 35% from the three-point line in the last game. The visitors are fifth in three-points made per game (9.1). Yamagata averaged 74.3 points per game. The visitors are averaging 2.3 blocks per game and just 5.2 steals per game (second-lowest). James Bell could be an offensive threat from Yamagata. The veteran star averaged 15.9 points this season. We back him to score 15 or more points against Kobe.
Kobe Storks Preview
Kobe Storks are getting better with each game and they are giving a message to other teams with the performance. The hosts outplayed Kumamoto in the most recent game to extend their winning streak to season-high 19 games. Kobe have posted a season-best 52-5 in the Western Conference. They are the only team to cross 50 wins in the current season. The Storks would take on Kumamoto again.
With a 5-0 current season record, they would fancy their chances. With the win, the Storks also improved to 28-1 at home this season. This is the best home record by any team across all competitions. They shot 48% from the floor and 32% from the three-point line. Kobe averaged a second-best 87.4 points in the B2 League, while they allowed 73.6 points.
Kobe are 7th in the steals per game (6.9) and forcing season-lowest 9.4 turnovers per game. The hosts rank third in the field goals (45.7%) and fourth in the three-point shooting (33.2%). If we look for an offensive threat for the next game, Yoeli Childs is right up there. He has scored 20 or more points in 15 of the last 16 games and averaged 20.9 points in the regular season. We back him to score 20 or more points in the road fixture.
Yamagata Wyverns vs Kobe Storks Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Ryusei Abe |
| SG | Toi Jingaoka |
| SF | Taisei Shirato |
| PF | Noah Waterman |
| C | Shaquille Doorson |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Shuto Terazono |
| SG | Keigo Kimura |
| SF | Luke Maye |
| PF | Yoeli Childs |
| C | Isaac Butts |
YAMAGATA WYVERNS vs KOBE STORKS
Winning PredictionKobe enters this contest as the favourites to win this match due to better offensive strength and a series advantage. We are backing Kobe to sweep the series and win the contest. We also back both teams to score a total of 160 points on average with Kobe scoring more than 80 points.
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